Bollywood supporting actors play lead in Marathi films

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Bollywood supporting actors play lead in Marathi films

Marathi filmmakers seem to have an affinity for Bollywood. And this is more than obvious now, when they are roping in Bollywood supporting stars to play the lead in Marathi films. Does their Bollywood connection add star value to the Marathi projects? Yes, say Marathi filmmakers who feel these actors bring a certain freshness to their films, apart from adding glamour, which in turn works well with the audience. Here���������s a look at some Bollywood supporting actors who have bagged lead roles in Marathi films.

Sagarika Ghatge Marathi film: Premachi Goshta
Last Bollywood film: Rush (cast opposite
Emraan Hashmi)
Though Sagarika Ghatge has done Hindi films post Chak De! India (like Miley Naa Miley Hum and Rush), she still continues to be known as the Chak De girl. So even though she is waiting to make her mark in Bollywood, the actor seems to have hit the bull���������s eye with Marathi cinema. She made her debut in Marathi with Premachi Goshta and has received a good response. According to Amit Bhanushali, producer of the film, Sagarika added freshness to the film. ���������Sagarika had not done too many films in Hindi, so in a way she added freshness to the film. And the film has definitely benefitted her as she is receiving a lot of offers after this film,��������� said Amit.

Aditya Panscholi Marathi film: Hridaynath
Last Bollywood film: Race 2 (negative role)
According to director Amar Gupte, the reason behind casting actors Jackie Shroff and Aditya Panscholi in prominent roles in his film was solely because of their star value. ���������I was fed up with the actors in the Marathi film industry. I wanted to try something different and it worked. People need to understand that certain characters need to portray certain mannerisms. For instance Aditya suited the character of Nawab Parkar (mafia). I don���������t see any Marathi actor pulling it off like Aditya. The Marathi film industry is becoming repetitive and that needs to change,��������� he said.

Ashish Vidyarthi Marathi film: Avtarachi Goshta (yet to be released)
Last Bollywood film: Barfi (played Priyanka Chopra���������s dad)
Filmmaker Nitin Dixit feels that a good actor who has done Bollywood films definitely generates certain amount of curiosity among people even though he is not an A-lister. ���������Also it helps generate a buzz about the film. In my film, I was firm from the beginning that I wanted some Bollywood actor for the film as the character portrayed by Ashish Vidyarthi is larger-than-life,��������� he added.

Hrishitaa may not be so fluent in Marathi, but her film worked in her favour. Though she loves the genre, she says that she can never compare it to the Hindi film industry. ���������It���������s true that a lot of Hindi film industry actors are being roped in to work in Marathi films. I remember hearing some people talk and ask: ���������Why are you taking actors from the Hindi film industry?���������. I had also asked Gauri, my director, if she was sure about me playing the part. She said that I fit the part perfectly as she wanted a fresh face for the film. The film did benefit me as an actor as I received a lot of offers post it,��������� shared Hrishitaa. ���������A Hindi film actor may add value to the film, but it ultimately depends on the script,��������� she added.

Last Bollywood film: Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji (played the role of a singer)

Post films like Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi, Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji and other television shows, Shveta Salve Sethi took her time to sign her debut Marathi film Kurukshetra. Going de-glam for the role, Shveta felt that the Marathi film did boost her confidence. She was even awarded the state award for best actress for the same role. So does she feel this will open more opportunities in Bollywood as an actor for her? ���������I don���������t know if this would, but I enjoyed doing the role and look forward to more. I don���������t know how many Hindi filmmakers watch Marathi cinema. I hope they watch my film and give me roles (laughs),��������� she replied.

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